It happens to the best of us – some days we are really good at taking care of our skin, others much more effort. If you notice increased breakouts, increased dryness, or other signs of irritated skin, this may be due to one of the most common makeup mistakes:
1. Wear makeup in bed
After a long day or night, it can sometimes feel like an insurmountable task to wash off the makeup before going to bed, but it needs to be done. Why?
Your skin produces oil and sebum naturally throughout the day. When combined with makeup that stays in your pores for hours (not to mention bacteria that come in contact with your skin by touching your face or pollution), there is great potential for breakouts. Clogged pores, dull complexion and increased blackheads are just a few of the problems that can arise if you go to bed without washing your face.
The best way to avoid these skin problems is to Do a double clean before you call it a night. An oil-based cleanser is best for breaking up and removing makeup, followed by a second cleaning with your favorite formula that works deep in the pores to remove makeup impurities and traces after the first cleaning.
2. Exercise in make-up
Sport is actually great for the skin, however If you do this with a full face of makeup, you can expect breakouts and irritation!
When sweat, oil, and makeup are combined, there is an increased risk of clogged pores, dull complexions, and uneven texture. Before going to the cardio machine, cleanse your skin quickly with a gentle but effective formula like Eminence Organics Rice Milk 3 in 1 Cleanser that moisturizes and moisturizes the skin while makeup is cleaned, strengthened and removed.
3. Skip an SPF moisturizer
You know that Sun protection is important to protect the skin from harmful UV rays. Did you know, however, that using a sunscreen moisturizer brings double benefits to your skin? When the skin is dry, the make-up is difficult to apply and often dries out the skin even more, which leads to a dull complexion and increasingly visible fine lines and wrinkles.
Firm and moisturize the skin with an SPF cream before applying makeup – especially with a formula that addresses certain skin problems, such as a protective or corrective moisturizer.
4. Use expired products
You may have spent a pretty penny on this foundation or love the color of your favorite lip gloss. However, if you use the products for six months to a year, you're probably using expired makeup.
For some reasons, it is important to note the expiration dates of cosmetics. First, aged or expired makeup doesn't work as effectively due to changes in the consistency or degradation of active ingredients like SPF. Second, your skin could react to compromised ingredients. It is known that when using expired cosmetics, irritation, inflammation, redness, bumps and even blisters occur on the skin.
Bacterial growth is much more likely with expired products and when applied to the skin can increase the risk of infection or swelling in the eyes, lips and skin. Always pay attention to the expiry dates of cosmetics and throw them away if they look a little suspicious!
5. Apply makeup to dry skin
Have you ever tried applying lipstick to dry, flaky lips? You know that the results are less than excellent.
Apart from the appearance, the lipstick is not so easy to apply to dry lips and, depending on the formula, can zap traces of remaining moisture. The best way to keep your lips plump and healthy is to use a moisturizing balm before applying the lipstick.
Dry lips can tear or become irritated. Therefore, always use a lip balm rich in vitamins and antioxidants, which deeply replenishes the moisture and at the same time promotes collagen production.
6. Do not clean tools properly
When was the last time you cleaned your makeup brushes and tools? If it's longer than a month, your breakouts or dull complexion may be the result of using dirty brushes.
Make-up brushes and sponges absorb oils, dirt and bacteria from the skin every time you use them – imagine walking for weeks or months without thoroughly cleaning them! Dirty makeup brushes can bring bacteria and debris into your pores and endanger your overall skin health. Wash all makeup brushes and reusable sponges monthly – weekly if you have sensitive or acne-prone skin.
Our leading skin care trainer, Natalie Pergar, tells us all about these makeup mistakes and more in her video "In The Mix" below:
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These are some of the most common makeup mistakes that ruin your skin – have we missed any? What are your tips to keep your skin healthy and glowing? Let us know in the comments below or on social media.